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The Joy of Soy 
From soy cream cheese to seasoned tofu, soy can be an excellent addition to any diet.

Sufficiently Sufficed or Stuffed?
Do you eat to the point of contentment? Or do you eat until you need to open the top button of your pants to be comfortable? New research shows that routinely eating until you are stuffed may be detrimental to your health.

Eating for Success
Food is the primary source of fuel the body needs to function properly. From it, we derive the blood sugar, minerals, vitamins, essential fats and amino acids needed to sustain life and propel us toward a state of optimal health. Unfortunately, in today’s fast-food world, many of us have lost touch with fresh, live foods and rely on processed, white, sugary, packaged items to get us through our day. The foods we are putting into our grocery cart are creating epidemic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and high cholesterol.

Make the Perfect Morning Shake
Do you usually skip breakfast or grab a muffin as you dash out the door each morning? Do your body a favor with this quick and delicious breakfast solution.

Eat Your Way to a Beautiful You
Do you want to get rid of those bags under your eyes? Would you like your skin to have that healthy natural glow? Instead of spending money on expensive beauty products to help you look rested, brighter and more youthful, why not take a trip to your local supermarket?

The Pros and Cons of Eating Fish
With recent mixed reports on the mercury levels in fish, many people are confused about whether to rely on fish as a protein source. Read on for the latest information on safe and healthy fish consumption for you and your family.

A Healthier Sugar?
Many people wrongly believe that brown sugar is a healthier alternative to white sugar. Explore some natural sweeteners with Dr. Joey Shulman.


 

A Fiber-Rich Diet may Protect Against Cancer
The controversy over whether a fiber-rich diet wards off colon cancer has been widely debated for many years. After several studies failed to show a benefit, new research has shown that a high-fiber diet may indeed reduce the risk of colon cancer.

The Scoop on Protein Powders
When you walk into a health food store are you overwhelmed by the rows of different protein powders? Picking the right protein powder can often feel like a confusing game of science. Allow us to clear up the confusion by explaining the various types of protein powders.

Label Reading 101
Label reading, label reading, label reading. These are the words you constantly hear from health care professionals. Sure, anyone can read a label, but do you really know what all those numbers mean?

Celebrity Diets – Fads or Foolproof Weight Loss?
How do they do it? With their flowing, shiny hair, size 2 bodies and flawless skin—it is only fair that celebrities let their adoring public in on the secret to effortless, natural beauty.

Feeling Less, Weighing More—How to Battle Emotional Eating
If you overeat when your emotions are running wild, or when you’re feeling stressed or bored, you are not alone. Research shows approximately 75% of overeating is caused by emotional eating, in other words, using food to cope with your feelings. 

So, What’s the Deal With Soy?
Soy products are popping up everywhere in our supermarket—even in skin creams and lotions. Why is the humble soybean receiving so much attention?

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